Celeron N2805 vs Core 2 Duo T5270

Celeron N2805

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.46 GHz2013

Core 2 Duo T5270

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2805

2 / 2

1,430

+0.2%

1,427

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron N2805 is positioned at rank 250 and the Core 2 Duo T5270 is on rank 47, so the Core 2 Duo T5270 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron N2805

#237

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

410%

#238

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

404%

#239

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

371%

#240

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

370%

#241

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

366%

#243

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

354%

#244

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

339%

#245

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

338%

#246

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

329%

#250

Celeron N2805

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo T5270

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

100%

#35

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

206%

#36

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

203%

#37

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

186%

#38

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

185%

#39

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

183%

#41

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

177%

#42

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

170%

#43

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

170%

#44

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

165%

#47

Core 2 Duo T5270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron N2805 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo T5270 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron N2805	Core 2 Duo T5270
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Merom-2048 (2006−2008) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron N2805	Core 2 Duo T5270
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Celeron N2805 Benchmark Check

Core 2 Duo T5270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2805 and Core 2 Duo T5270

Celeron N2805

The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.

Core 2 Duo T5270

The Core 2 Duo T5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2048 (2006−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,427 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N2805 and Core 2 Duo T5270 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo T5270 — a 4.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2805 (base: 1.46 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Celeron N2805 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 uses Merom-2048 (2006−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2805 scores 1,430 against the Core 2 Duo T5270's 1,427 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron N2805. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Celeron N2805 vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T5270.

Feature	Celeron N2805	Core 2 Duo T5270
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.46 GHz+4%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.46 GHz+4%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Merom-2048 (2006−2008)
PassMark	1,430	1,427

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2805 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N2805	Core 2 Duo T5270
Socket	FCBGA1170	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	4	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N2805) / not specified (Core 2 Duo T5270). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Core 2 Duo T5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.